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EU Demands Immediate Release of Detained Chinese Human Rights Activists
The European Union has expressed serious concern over the arrest of two prominent Chinese human rights activists, Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan, and is urging their immediate release. The couple was detained in Beijing last week just before a scheduled meeting with EU officials. 
The European Union has expressed serious concern over the arrest of two prominent Chinese human rights activists, Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan, and is urging their immediate release. The couple was detained in Beijing last week just before a scheduled meeting with EU officials. -
South Korea Considers Military Assistance to Ukraine in Event of Large-Scale Civilian Attacks - Report
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has indicated that his country may consider extending support to Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if the country faces large-scale civilian attacks. This marks the first time Yoon has suggested providing arms to Ukraine. 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has indicated that his country may consider extending support to Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if the country faces large-scale civilian attacks. This marks the first time Yoon has suggested providing arms to Ukraine. -
Russia and China's Military Partnership Seen as Stabilizing Influence, Says Russian Defense Minister
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that the military cooperation between Russia and China serves as a "stabilizing" influence in the world, reducing the possibility of conflict. 
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that the military cooperation between Russia and China serves as a "stabilizing" influence in the world, reducing the possibility of conflict. -
USS Milius Navigates Taiwan Strait Following China's Military Exercises
The USS Milius, a U.S. warship, journeyed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, just days after China concluded its recent war games near the island. The U.S. Navy referred to the transit as "routine" on Monday. 
The USS Milius, a U.S. warship, journeyed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, just days after China concluded its recent war games near the island. The U.S. Navy referred to the transit as "routine" on Monday. -
Escalating Conflict in Sudan Leaves Dozens Dead as Military Rivals Clash
In Sudan, fighting has entered its second day as tensions between the country's paramilitary group and army escalate into violence. Skirmishes involving heavy weaponry have broken out around the army headquarters and presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, with additional reports of conflict in Port Sudan and the Darfur region. 
In Sudan, fighting has entered its second day as tensions between the country's paramilitary group and army escalate into violence. Skirmishes involving heavy weaponry have broken out around the army headquarters and presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, with additional reports of conflict in Port Sudan and the Darfur region. -
Myanmar Airstrike Claims Over 170 Lives, Witnesses Report
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. 
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. -
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Unfazed by Smoke Bomb Scare, Continues Campaigning
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after an individual threw an object resembling a smoke bomb at him during an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. Following a loud explosion, Kishida took cover, while the police apprehended a suspect at the scene, as shown in Japanese media footage. According to the Nikkei newspaper, a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, citing Wakayama prefectural police. 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after an individual threw an object resembling a smoke bomb at him during an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. Following a loud explosion, Kishida took cover, while the police apprehended a suspect at the scene, as shown in Japanese media footage. According to the Nikkei newspaper, a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, citing Wakayama prefectural police. -
Russian Pacific Fleet Conducts Snap Drills with Missile Launches Amid Rising Tensions
The Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on high alert on Friday for surprise drills involving practice missile launches, a significant show of force amid strained relations with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. 
The Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on high alert on Friday for surprise drills involving practice missile launches, a significant show of force amid strained relations with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. -
Ether and Dogecoin Drive Crypto Market Rebound; Lido's Staked Ether Enters Top Ten
The successful Shapella upgrade on Ethereum has spurred ether and other alternative cryptocurrencies to rally, fueling the "alt season" narrative on Crypto Twitter. 
The successful Shapella upgrade on Ethereum has spurred ether and other alternative cryptocurrencies to rally, fueling the "alt season" narrative on Crypto Twitter. -
Ukraine Retreats from Bakhmut as Russia Increases Military Pressure
Ukrainian troops have reportedly been forced to withdraw from parts of Bakhmut due to an intensified Russian assault on the devastated city. British authorities claim that Moscow aims to secure a victory in the region before an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. 
Ukrainian troops have reportedly been forced to withdraw from parts of Bakhmut due to an intensified Russian assault on the devastated city. British authorities claim that Moscow aims to secure a victory in the region before an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.
